110-page lawsuit points to AI infringement: Disney and Universal jointly sue Midjourney with the aim of establishing an AI licensing mechanismAIbase基地Published inAI News · 4 min read · Jun 13, 202511 Recently, global entertainment giants Disney and Universal Studios filed a copyright lawsuit against AI company MidJourney, marking the first time that major Hollywood companies have officially been involved in legal disputes over generative artificial intelligence, drawing global attention.

According to reports from CCTV News, in their 110-page complaint, both companies pointed out that MidJourney allegedly illegally used its vast copyright library to generate and disseminate large amounts of unauthorized copies of well-known characters, including characters from "Star Wars," "Minions," "Shrek," Olaf from "Frozen," as well as characters from "The Lion King." The complaint provided detailed comparisons between MidJourney-generated images and original film and TV materials, emphasizing that even with vague prompts such as "superhero battle scenes," images extremely similar to classic characters like Spider-Man and Kung Fu Panda could be generated.

Disney and Universal Studios emphasized that MidJourney's actions do not fall under the legal exemption of "fair use," but rather involve large-scale training using publicly available network materials. More seriously, MidJourney has continuously ignored previous requests to "cease infringement" and has taken no technical measures to stop it. {{MEDIA_PLACEHOLDER_0}} Holacio Gutierrez, senior vice president and chief legal and compliance officer at Disney, clearly stated: "Our world-class IP is built on decades of investment, creativity, and innovation; piracy is piracy, and the fact that it is being carried out by an AI company does not mitigate its infringing nature." Kim Harris, executive vice president and general counsel at Universal Studios, echoed: "Regardless of the technology used, theft is theft, and this case involves blatant infringement of our copyrights."

Disney and Universal Studios hope that this precedent will gradually establish an AI usage licensing mechanism, requiring platforms to pay reasonable authorization fees for using data, emphasizing that copyright protection is a critical mechanism for safeguarding content creators and film industry professionals.

With Disney and Universal Studios suing MidJourney, it marks the official entry of major Hollywood companies into the AI copyright protection battle. The outcome of this case will not only profoundly impact Disney and Universal Studios' efforts in copyright protection but also provide important references and guidance for other content companies worldwide in addressing AI copyright infringement issues. This case will undoubtedly become a significant milestone in the development of AI, having far-reaching impacts on the legal frameworks and business models of AI-generated content in the future. [AI new term](/search/AI new term&type=0)[copyright litigation](/search/copyright litigation&type=0)MidjourneyDisneyThis article is from AIbase Dailysvg]:px-3 bg-[#0080FF] text-white rounded-lg text-sm px-4 py-2 hover:bg-blue-500" data-state="closed">Scan to viewWelcome to the [AI Daily] column! This is your daily guide to exploring the world of artificial intelligence. Every day, we present you with hot topics in the AI field, focusing on developers, helping you understand technical trends, and learning about innovative AI product applications.—— Created by the AIbase Daily Team© Copyright AIbase Base 2024, Click to View Source -